Driefontein, South Africa

Full City Profile

28,127 Population
4,610 ft Elevation 1,405 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Driefontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Coordinates26.9650°S, 30.4357°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 148 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 88 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 43 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 63 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Driefontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").

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